At least 176 harassment cases found at Japan fire stations in FY 2023

At least 176 cases of physical assault, sexual harassment and other forms of misconduct were reported in workplaces at fire departments and stations across Japan in fiscal 2023, the first-ever study on such matters showed Sunday.The distinct hierarchical structure within the establishment is believed to have contributed to the problem, with the government's study finding that 206 people, including senior officials, received disciplinary action. An analyst called it the "tip of the iceberg."Japan has recently confronted the reality of abuse, often within strictly hierarchical workplaces. In …READ FULL ARTICLE